Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread

Jolteh · 4 Dec 2014 at 00:12

Yea, I'd agree that when you get over the novelty of grinding coffee, spending 2-3 minutes cranking a hand grinder is the last thing you wanna be doing every morning.

I don't think you need to splurge £100+ quid on a grinder unless you're going for espresso though. A cheap electric burr grinder like a Krups Expert (£35ish) is all you need for Aeropress/v60.

Siliconslave · 4 Dec 2014 at 10:11

slackers - i've been using my porlex mini for drip coffee grinds daily for about 6 months (the big drawback with having the Iberital MC2 set for espresso...)

Raymond Lin · 4 Dec 2014 at 10:20

I still have a Zass that I bought for this purpose but never used! its too much hassle lol

FrenchTart · 4 Dec 2014 at 10:22

Siliconslave said:
slackers - i've been using my porlex mini for drip coffee grinds daily for about 6 months (the big drawback with having the Iberital MC2 set for espresso...)

Doesn't the drip require more coffee than an espresso too? :eek:

I don't envy you

molinari · 4 Dec 2014 at 10:48

I've been hand grinding every week day for the last 3 1/2 years. Only do 18g at a time so it's not that bad, although when away I take my Chemex which wants a lot more than 18g :eek:

. I've recently changed from a Zassenhaus to a Porlex, and whilst it isn't as comfortable to grind the beans, the result is very good.
My Eureka Mignon gives my arms a rest at the weekend.

Siliconslave · 4 Dec 2014 at 12:11

FrenchTart said:
Doesn't the drip require more coffee than an espresso too? I don't envy you

it does, but its a courser grind - wouldn't want to try and grind to espresso level with a hand grinder...

Phate · 4 Dec 2014 at 13:13

Uh-Oh....Dads offered to buy me an espresso machine for Xmas

FrenchTart · 4 Dec 2014 at 14:00

Siliconslave said:
it does, but its a courser grind - wouldn't want to try and grind to espresso level with a hand grinder...

Ah, fair point. Still, I'm lazy enough that even a course grind sounds like hard work

robj20 · 4 Dec 2014 at 14:56

Given in and ordered an Aeropress. I looked into Nespresso but it would be too much money at on average 50p for a double each day would soon add up.
Plus if im being honest i prefer a long drink not a shot. So i think the aeropress should give me the best filter coffee. Got a hand grinder as well and will use fresh beans, something like Rave. I see Costco sell beans as well.

Bunko · 4 Dec 2014 at 15:19

Running out of beans

Rave sent my order on Monday but still not here yet, anyone else still waiting?

Siliconslave · 4 Dec 2014 at 15:56

robj20 said:
use fresh beans, something like Rave. I see Costco sell beans as well.

Rave, Hasbean, Squaremile... yes, great

Costco - i've not tried them so won't outright call them useless, but theres a pretty high chance they will be pretty dire

Grimley · 4 Dec 2014 at 17:07

Bunko said:
Running out of beans Rave sent my order on Monday but still not here yet, anyone else still waiting?

Me too. Can't really complain as its free delivery. I'm hoping I get mine tommorrow otherwise I will run out over the weekend & I will have to go to the local coffee shop to buy some, I'm not keen on buying them there as I don't know how old the beans are in that shop.

Bunko · 4 Dec 2014 at 17:51

Ah yeah can't complain at all! 1kg of Italian Job & 250g Mocha Java for £13.70

new to coffee so interested how Rave compares

Begbie · 4 Dec 2014 at 17:55

Jolteh said:
Yea, I'd agree that when you get over the novelty of grinding coffee, spending 2-3 minutes cranking a hand grinder is the last thing you wanna be doing every morning.

I don't think you need to splurge £100+ quid on a grinder unless you're going for espresso though. A cheap electric burr grinder like a Krups Expert (£35ish) is all you need for Aeropress/v60.

O that Krups Expert looks great!

Not willing to pay £100+ on a grinder yet, especially as the coffee maker was £25!

robj20 · 5 Dec 2014 at 09:20

Siliconslave said:
Rave, Hasbean, Squaremile... yes, great

Costco - i've not tried them so won't outright call them useless, but theres a pretty high chance they will be pretty dire

I was thinking these.

http://www.costco.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/cos_6,cos_6.3,cos_6.3.5/171992

or these

http://www.costco.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/cos_11,cos_11.11,cos_11.11.3/142946

Twirlywoos · 5 Dec 2014 at 11:47

The kirkland branded stuff from costco is dire, yes I've tried it. Still have loads left and they are only useful for seasoning new burrs, but you never know you might like them.

Also I'm fitting a pressure guage to the front panel on my GC as I'm going to do a dimmer preinfusion mod. Just like this:

Gaggia Classic (pressure profiling mod) extractio…: http://youtu.be/qwVJic_xNVo

robj20 · 5 Dec 2014 at 11:54

Will stick to the Lavazza stuff then.

Rojin · 5 Dec 2014 at 14:00

I use a Porlex for my Aeropress, getting on for three years now

Siliconslave · 5 Dec 2014 at 15:47

robj20 said:
Will stick to the Lavazza stuff then.

I really don't rate the lavazza stuff either tbh, your much better off trying hasbean and the like

Grimley · 5 Dec 2014 at 17:45

for anyone who ordered from Rave Coffee last friday, I just got this email:

Dear customer

We have taken a few enquiries from other customers about orders placed on Friday 28th November which have not been received.

2nd class orders (including those using the discount code RAVEBLACK at checkout) from 28th November were despatched on Monday 1st December.

We apologise if your order has not yet reached you but have been assured by Royal Mail it should be on its way.

If however, it has not been delivered by Monday 8th December, please contact us.